Research Foundation Teacher Research Grant Program
This grant funds classroom teachers’ research to improve English language arts instruction, focusing on language, literacy, culture, equity, and diverse student practices.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application) | December 2026 (Proposal) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000–$4,000 per project; one-year grant period; only one funded project every three years per applicant.
Summary: Supports classroom teachers’ research on language, literacy, and culture to improve English language arts instruction.
Key Information: Applicants must be current NCTE members and full-time preK–12 classroom teachers.
Description
The NCTE Research Foundation Teacher Research Grant Program funds projects that advance the teaching and learning of language, literacy, and culture, with a focus on improving English language arts instruction at all educational levels. The program encourages research that reflects the diverse interests of NCTE members, including studies on equity, underrepresented populations, curriculum changes, community literacy, and student practices both inside and outside of school. Grants are intended to directly support classroom-based research conducted by teachers.
